Bowie Street to be closed for three weeks

As part of utility work related to the realignment of Market Street, one block of Bowie Street, between Market and Commerce streets, will be completely closed to traffic for about three weeks beginning Monday, July 8. Also, the east sidewalk will be closed to foot traffic.

The biggest inconvenience for drivers will come Sept. 14 when Market Street, from Bowie to I-37, will be closed for about 11 months.

The $35 million realignment of Market Street is required to make room for the expansion of the Convention Center. Already, the exit ramp off I-37 heading north at Commerce Street has been closed and is being converted into a pedestrian and bike-friendly connector from downtown to the East Side.

Many of the roads along I-37 and the new Convention Center will include these kind of complete street elements, including new landscaping and storm drain system